IIT Kharagpur started its journey in the old Hijli Detention Camp where some of our great freedom fighters toiled and sacrificed their lives for the independence of our country. The history of IIT Kharagpur is thus intimately linked with the history of the Hijli Detention Camp. This is possibly one of the very few Institutions all over the world which started life in a prison house.

Eligibility: BE/ BTECH/ ME/ MTECH (CSE, Software Engg., IT, EEE, ECE, E&I, Communication, Digital, Mechanical, Civil & Chemical)/ MCA with an average of 72% marks in their respective courses. Must have secured an average of 60% marks in their 10th and 12th standards.

Software Technology Parks of India has played a seminal role in accomplishing this status. Today, STPIs across over the country are synonymous with excellent Infrastructure and Statutory support aimed at furthering growth of Information Technology in the country.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), is a society set up by the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India in 1991, with the objective of encouraging, promoting and boosting the Software Exports from India. STPI maintains internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training and implementation services. Services cover Network Design, System Integration, Installation, Operations and maintenance of application networks and facilities in varied areas.

Process development is based on the Quality Management System. STPI centres also adhere to ISO 9001 certification.